Canadian French Meaning of pivot

pivot

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Definitions and Meaning of pivot in English

Wordnet

pivot (n)

the person in a rank around whom the others wheel and maneuver

axis consisting of a short shaft that supports something that turns

the act of turning on (or as if on) a pivot

Wordnet

pivot (v)

turn on a pivot

Webster

pivot (n.)

A fixed pin or short axis, on the end of which a wheel or other body turns.

The end of a shaft or arbor which rests and turns in a support; as, the pivot of an arbor in a watch.

Hence, figuratively: A turning point or condition; that on which important results depend; as, the pivot of an enterprise.

The officer or soldier who simply turns in his place whike the company or line moves around him in wheeling; -- called also pivot man.

Webster

pivot (v. t.)

To place on a pivot.

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pivot

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piute => piute, pius xii => Pie XII, pius xi => Pie XI, pius x => Pie X, pius vii => Pie VII,